SIMPLE GIFTS
Personal stories and music of gratitude
OCTOBER 18-25, 2026
What are you grateful for? It’s a deeply personal question, yet there are undoubtedly overarching themes, like the joy of breathing in fresh air, savoring a recipe passed down through generations, and cherishing moments spent with those we love.
In Simple Gifts, Cantus weaves together personal stories of gratitude along with beloved tunes including “How Can I Keep From Singing” and “Lift Every Voice and Sing”, timeless classics from Jean Sibelius and Jennifer Higdon, and contemporary gems by Bobby McFerrin and Sydney Guillaume.
The result is a poignant and heartfelt program filled with energy and beauty that uplifts, inspires, and reminds us of what we hold most dear.
Repertoire Highlights:
“Simple Gifts” — arr. Stephen Caracciolo
“The Garden” — Bobby McFerrin
“A Quiet Moment” — Jennifer Higdon
“Lift Every Voice and Sing” — arr. Reginald Bowens
“How Can I Keep From Singing” — arr. Stephen Caracciolo
“Spes (Hope)” — Mia Makaroff
Single tickets on sale September 1, 2026!
🟢 GOOD AVAILABILITY 🟡 LIMITED AVAILABILITY 🔴 SOLD OUT
SUNDAY 🟢
OCTOBER 18, 2026 • 2:00PM
St. Philip the Deacon, Plymouth
TUESDAY 🟢
OCTOBER 20, 2026 • 11:00AM
Meetinghouse Church, Edina
FRIDAY 🟢
OCTOBER 23, 2026 • 7:00PM
Sundin Hall—Hamline University, St. Paul
SATURDAY 🟢
OCTOBER 24, 2026 • 7:00PM
Westminster Hall, Minneapolis
SUNDAY 🟢
OCTOBER 25, 2026 • 2:00PM
Trinity Lutheran Church, Stillwater
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OCTOBER 23 – NOVEMBER 8, 2026
Dates subject to change
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